®When you work with a development company, there are two common ways to engage them. Each suits a different stage of a product.
A project team
You agree on a defined scope, timeline and budget, and the company delivers it. They manage the team and the day-to-day work.
This suits you when:
- The scope is clear and unlikely to change much
- You want a predictable budget
- You do not have time to manage developers yourself
Dedicated developers
You hire one or more developers who work only on your product, usually on a monthly basis. You set their priorities, much like your own employees.
This suits you when:
- Your product will keep growing over many months
- Priorities change often
- You already have a product manager or technical lead
- You want to add skills your in-house team lacks, such as Flutter or Unity
Questions to ask before you choose
- How clear is the scope? Unclear scope usually suits a dedicated team, or a short paid discovery phase first.
- Who will manage the work? Dedicated developers need direction from you.
- How long is the work? A few months of defined work suits a project. Ongoing work suits a dedicated team.
- What happens at the end? Make sure code, documents and access are handed over either way.
You can switch later
Many products start as a defined project for the first version, then move to dedicated developers to keep improving after launch.
Tell us about your plans and we will suggest the model that fits. See hire dedicated developers for how it works.